Pete Sexton – Programme Controller

Why Radio Lonsdale:- I first became interested in Hospital Radio whilst running a Mobile Disco during my professional nurse training at High Wycombe, Bucks (1978). I was introduced to the studio setting and taught the basic skills of broadcasting by a friend and colleague at the time and progressed since then to present regular weekly radio programmes at Radio Metro in Leigh during the late 1980s.

Whilst a volunteer at Radio Metro, I developed my abilities to become Programme Controller for the station, teaching new members how to make use of the studio, broadcasting equipment and to structure the content of programmes. I introduced some of my professional attributes into the broadcasting arena through helping volunteers to develop their own communication and interpersonal skills for use both within the studio environment and when visiting the wards to promote the service, collect requests and encourage participation in radio-bingo sessions. I was responsible for programme scheduling and quality control of output. A training manual and presentation guideline packs were produced to compliment this work.

In the early 1990s I relocated to Cumbria with my job and discovered Radio Lonsdale.

The whole Concept of being part of radio still excites me. Not in the way it did all those years ago when I was a total novice but now as a mature person, I get the buzz from helping new members overcome their shyness when faced with a microphone and a red “on-air” light, the coaching and mentorship of these members

to become competent presenters is incredibly rewarding and I hope that feeling never disappears. As for broadcasting – yes I still enjoy it especially the face to contact with listeners when out on the wards or during outside broadcasts and fun raising events

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SportZone Live Football

Barrow AFC v Sutton Utd
Vanarama National League

Saturday 27th January
3pm Kick Off

Adam Johnson & Matt Ryder brings you all the action From Furness Building Society Stadium
We will also be Joined in the Press Box by St Bernards School Pupils Tom & Jacob who have entered a Sports Journalism Competition with Help From the Barrow AFC Community Sports Team.

Barrow are without a win at home since the End of October and Face a tough game against High Flying Sutton Utd who currently sit 3pts off the top of the table and very much in the race for promotion

Coverage Starts from 2:30pm

IN FURNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL – Hospedia Channel 1 at your bedside and Channel 5 in the reception areas

SportZone LIVE Rugby League

Barrow Raiders v Oldham Roughyeds
Pre Season Friendly

Sunday 21st January2pm Kick Off

Dan Payne & Grahame Dale bring you all the Action LIVE from JF Hornby StadiumBarrow Raiders continue their 2018 BetFred Championship campaign preperations with a home tie against League One Newcomers Oldham following the sides relegation from The Championship last season. Barrow defeated Keighley 46-20 in their last outing and manager Paul Crarey will be hoping for more of the same from his side on Sunday

Pete Sexton will be your Studio Anchor and Coverage get’s under way from 1:30pm

Coverage is available:

IN FURNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL – Hospedia Channel 1 at your bedside and Channel 5 in the reception areas

ONLINE – Via our ‘LISTEN LIVE’ button
This Game is EXCLUSIVE to Radio Lonsdale

LIVE Concerts

Friday 26th January 7pm Start
Pete Sexton & William Morin will be LIVE from The Coronation Hall Ulverston

Ulverston Pantomime Society are celebrating their 70th Anniversary!

Come along to Jack & The Beanstalk for a great traditional Panto, with a rip roaring 21st century script, telling the story of how Jack Trott takes his family from rags to riches with many escapades, culminating in the defeat of the giant!
See all the usual comedy characters along the way, including Daisy the cow .
Come along and have a wonderful nights entertainment with the story of Jack and his family and friends

You Will be able to hear this show in its entirety on Radio Lonsdale

RADIO LONSDALE – THURSDAY EVENING WARD VISITS

Every Thursday from 6:00 PM

The Radio Lonsdale Ward Visiting Team, visit as many wards as possible from 6:00 PM every Thursday evening.

We take Music Requests, which are then played on Hospedia Channel 1, after the ward visiting time is over, from 8:00 PM.

Patients, family and friends may also make requests, at any time, via our telephone recording system, on 01229 877877. Patients can call FREE at any time, via their bedside consoles on *800 (Star Eight Hundred).

Music Requests may now be posted via email: studio@radio-lonsdale.co.uk